Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Visual illusion refers to a perceptual phenomenon where our eyes and brain misinterpret or distort the visual information we receive. It can cause us to perceive things differently from reality.